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Coptic Christian shot dead at work, assailants set fire to his car and flee
Four unidentified masked men barged into the shop of a young Coptic man in the city of Dabaa in Egypt, shot him in the head 22 times, killing him on the spot, and burned his car before fleeing the scene, according to media reports.
Church of England extends John Smyth review
The Church of England is giving more time to gathering information relating to abuse by the late John Smyth.
Leaving a legacy of faith
My great grandmother lived a faithful life. Although her last years stole much from her in terms of health, mobility, and her ability to communicate, she remained devoted to Christ.
The battle of the mind is a battle we can win
You are not defined by the devil, nor the thoughts or feelings that circulate your mind.
Welby apologises for residential schools in Canada
"I am more sorry than I can say."
Afghanistan: the cost of conversion
Even before the Taliban takeover, Afghans who converted to Christianity were risking their lives. Families who escaped and a former imam who survived a grenade attack after turning to Christ, have been telling their stories to Release International.
Southwark Archdiocese defends cancelling gay author's visit to Catholic school
The Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark has defended its decision to cancel the visit of a gay author to one of its schools.
Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'
The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.
The difference that light makes
If no one could see, no-one could lead, for no-one would know where to go. Light changes all that
Joshua 24:15 and the declaration Christians need to make every day
"...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" is an amazingly profound statement by a man who has lived his life with strength and courage. But why would Joshua need to say it at all?
Italian scientist says Shroud of Turin could be 2,000 years old
An Italian scientist and his team claim their research shows the Shroud of Turin, a fabric purported to have been Christ's burial garment, may have originated during the time of Jesus's death and resurrection.
Pastor who warned against LGBT pride events wins discrimination case
An Employment Tribunal has ruled in favour of a pastor who was forced to resign from his job as a caretaker at a primary school after tweeting that LGBT Pride events are harmful and should not be attended by Christians and children.
Nearly half of UK adults believe in the resurrection - study
A major new study has found widespread belief in Jesus and the resurrection, and an openness to conversations about the Christian faith.
Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism
"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.
Virginia church leaving United Methodist Church over LGBT stance
A United Methodist Church congregation in Virginia plans to join a theologically conservative alternative to the mainline Protestant denomination due to issues with the UMC's ongoing debate over homosexuality.
Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship
Ecumenical relations between the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland are entering a new phase with the agreement of a historic Declaration of Friendship.